Five Things To Know About Traveling To Jamaica

Jamaica is an excellent Caribbean destination celebrated for its beautiful beaches, lush jungles, mountains, food, and vast culture. However, before traveling to this fabulous island, it is essential to consider a few things first.

Here are five things to remember for those planning to visit Jamaica this winter.

Although cash is widely used on the streets of Jamaica, in hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls, tourists can pay with credit or debit cards without any problems.

In addition, Jamaica's major cities, such as Kingston, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios, have a lot of ATMs where people can access cash to pay for expenses they have to make on the streets, especially when using public transport. American dollars, by the way, are accepted virtually everywhere.

It should be noted that currency exchanges offer different rates, so it is crucial to investigate which is the best option when buying Jamaican dollars, which is probably not going to be at the airport. To do this, it is recommended to ask the hotel where tourists can exchange currency safely and at reasonable rates.

A few decades ago, Jamaica was notorious for being unsafe in certain areas due to gang violence, but the government has controlled this very well.

While there are still gangs (especially in Kingston), these do not affect visitors to the island. However, it is always recommended to keep an eye on your wallet or purse, carry the least amount of cash, avoid walking in places unfrequented by tourists, and take controlled taxis when traveling long distances or going to restaurants or bars late at night.